2 h. ago Killer, 52, is charged with attempted murder after rapist refugee attacked inside one of Britain's most notorious prisons

Duncan Heaton, 52, is accused of trying to kill Andong Abong Ashu, an NHS scientist granted asylum in the UK before being jailed for raping a young girl during sham medical examinations.

Events

2 h. ago Maths professor reveals who will win Traitors after predicting final using ‘game theory’

A MATHS professor reckons he can predict The Traitors final using “game theory” – and is backing a Faithfuls win. Dr Sam Brzezicki, a lecturer at Imperial College London, believes under-fire Jade will emerge victorious in the show’s final on Friday. He teaches game theory, which considers how people are likely to act and the...

Sport

3 h. ago Driving test cheating surges 47% in a year as RAC Foundation warns 'road users at risk'

Driving test cheating has jumped by 47% in one year, with technology-enabled fraud during theory examinations the most common violation

Events

4 h. ago The Traitors viewers mock Roxy for taking 'Rachel's word as gospel' as she breaks down in tears when confronting her with theory: 'She has no clue!'

The Traitors viewers mocked Roxy for taking 'Rachel's word as gospel' on Wednesday night.

Politics

4 h. ago Trump scraps tariff threat and claims ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland – live

US president touts ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato chief Mark Rutte, drops tariffs on European allies and adds deal will involve ‘Golden Dome’ and ‘mineral rights’Trump walks back Greenland tariffs threat, citing vague ‘deal’ over territoryHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Driving test cheating cases soared by almost 50% across the UK last year

Offenders have been caught using Bluetooth headsets and impersonators in a bid to pass theory and practical tests.

Politics

6 h. ago EastEnders fans 'rumble' Bea's sinister plan for Honey amid DNA theory

EastEnders viewers wonder if newcomer Bea's weird behaviour and her budding friendship with Honey Mitchell could lead to a sinister new storyline on the BBC soap

Politics

7 h. ago Body found in search for missing Christmas Day swimmers at Budleigh Salterton

Devon and Cornwall Police said the discovery was made at Sandy Bay, Exmouth, around 8.45am on Tuesday

Events

7 h. ago Body found in search for missing swimmers after Christmas Day tragedy

'This discovery is very sad news following the upsetting and tragic incident on Christmas Day'

Events

11 h. ago Huge arthritis breakthrough as scientists discover how to regrow cartilage: Drug with 'significant clinical promise' could benefit MILLIONS

Repairing injured knees and protecting against arthritis could be one step closer after scientists discovered how to block a key protein linked to aging.

Science

11 h. ago Scientists debunk Stonehenge theory with mineral fingerprint discovery

The glacial transport theory often appears in documentaries and online discussions

Politics

11 h. ago Nasty Victorian disease sweeping the UK poised to wreak havoc on schools and care homes and can infect at ‘just a touch’

Schools and care homes could soon be under siege from a highly contagious Victorian disease, scientists have warned. Leading public health experts fear there could be a "substantial increase" in outbreaks of the condition, that can cause nightmare attacks of itching. Scabies, caused by microscopic mites that burrow into the skin, easily spreads if people are in...

Politics

13 h. ago Scientists reveal the impact of air pollution on the human body

Breathing in air pollution like ozone and PM2.5 harms nearly every major system in the human body

Politics

15 h. ago Prolonged air pollution linked to increase of incurable muscle

Scientists said the link ‘underlines the importance of improving air quality’

Politics

15 h. ago A simple test could identify the people most at risk of experiencing sex problems triggered by common antidepressants prescribed to millions

Scientists have pinpointed a way to identify people who are at most risk of suffering from sexual issues while taking antidepressants.

Events

17 h. ago Scientist finds 'exact location of Heaven' – 273 billion trillion miles away

Dr Michael Guillen, a former Harvard physics professor with PhDs in physics, maths and astronomy, has claimed he's worked out the exact location of Heaven using established scientific theories

Science

18 h. ago Harvard scientist claims to have 'found' Heaven – and it mirrors Bible description

Physicist Dr. Michael Guillen says that he has used a well-established scientific theory – and a little Bible knowledge – to deduce exactly where Heaven must be

Politics

21 h. ago Woman, 22, dumps older boyfriend immediately after Googling his house

A 22-year-old woman dating a 35-year-old man made a discovery when she Googled his property

Politics

25 h. ago Road safety fears as learner drivers using earpieces and imposters to cheat tests spike nearly 50%

LEARNER drivers have been using earpieces and drafting in impersonators to take their theory and practical tests, a fresh investigation has found. The number of candidates who have attempted to cheat on exams has spiked by 47% over the last year. According to figures from DVSA, around 2,844 cases of passing driving tests illegally were...

Transport

26 h. ago Cases of blinding disease predicted to surge by 60% in the UK – but half of cases are missed until ‘too late’

The number of Brits suffering from an incurable eye condition is expected to more than double by 2060, according to shock new projections. Around 700,000 adults are currently thought to have glaucoma, which leaves one in 10 completely blind. But University College London scientists estimate the figure will rise to 1.6 million within four decades as people...

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